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Our diet plays a huge role in our dental, and our overall, health. But such things change with the times; our diet today is decidedly not that of our parents or grandparents. In some respects, this has been a good thing, in the emphasis towards fresh vegetables and fruits as

Periodontics, as a practice, contends with many of the broader trends that impact upon our dental health. And one of the most notable is our sugar intake. An additive to many foods, high amounts of this product have been causing ill effects among teeth and gums throughout Australia, and this

Dentists will often refer their patients to a periodontist when they have detected high amounts of plaque below the gumline. Plaque serves as a warning sign, as it contains bacteria that can break down the enamel on your teeth, and cause cavities and rotting. This is where periodontics proves its

When many people consider the oral health impacts of smoking, they typically think of yellow, stained teeth, and smoker’s breath. However, the health impacts of this habit impact quite severely on one’s mouth, and in particular, the health of their gums. Studies have found that smokers are three to six

At some point in their past, nearly all of us have had to content with swollen or bleeding gums, and have had to consider a treatment. Changes to our bodies and to our diets can all breed some bad behaviour from our gums, and getting to the root of the

At National Periodontics, dental and teeth implants, in Adelaide and around the country, are one of our most common procedures. They are brought to bear on mouths of all ages, replacing teeth that have decayed beyond repair, or have been knocked out accidentally. But our current state of affairs is

A good method of providing dental implants is not a new necessity for human society. Throughout our history, we have had to battle the loss of our teeth to decay or accident. This has bred some real ingenuity, and tooth replacement solutions have included some interesting examples. These have included the use